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I mentioned this in another reply, but do you honestly think an obscure blog as SSC is a genuine threat to the NYT?
by catacombs 6y ago
I mentioned this in another reply, but do you honestly think an obscure blog as SSC is a genuine threat to the NYT?
- kneel 6y agoSSC is a highly influential analytical blog, NYT is fast becoming a fact free propaganda horn. They're bound to clash.
- zozbot234 6y ago> ...NYT is fast becoming a fact free propaganda horn. The Trump Curse in action! "Fake News Media", indeed.
- mindslight 6y agoI've considered NYT a propaganda rag ever since they marketed the attack on Iraq. Just because Trump is saying something does not mean it is false - a large part of how he gained such a following is from tapping into a lot of real frustrations that people have. Consolidated mainstream media in the US is the equivalent of state media in the USSR - they're both mouthpieces of the ruling power structure. The US just airs competing factions which creates an illusion of vibrancy. (disclaimer: Please don't take this as some endorsement of Trump. Even though some of his claims are right, he apparently isn't so much opposed to that corruption as an outsider looking into get in on the action. Also after being elected, most presidents tone down the divisive pandering)
- zozbot234 6y ago> ..he apparently isn't so much opposed to that corruption as an outsider looking into get in on the action. Also after being elected, most presidents tone down the divisive pandering Agreed, of course.
- catacombs 6y ago> Just because Trump is saying something does not mean it is false - a large part of how he gained such a following is from tapping into a lot of real frustrations that people have. Contrary: A majority of his statements have been proven false.